Appealing center entrance Colonial located at the end of a cul-de-sac near trails and conservation land. Well-cared for and updated by the original owners, it features a white cabinet kitchen with granite counters, center island, stainless appliances, and an eating area, all of which opens up to the family room with a cathedral ceiling, skylights, wood-burning fireplace, and a french door to the large deck. Four spacious corner bedrooms, and two full baths round out the second floor along with access to a walk-up, large, and unfinished attic. The lower level is finished with a kitchenette, full bath, study area, media room with flat screen TV and surround sound, and french doors leading to the backyard patio. Other amenities include central air, alarm, first floor laundry room, two-car garage, and a large level and fenced yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
0.94 acresLot Size
$542Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Linda Sharpe• Hammond Residential
Bought with Shailesh Shah• Boston Crown Realty, LLC
NEW CONST. 10 RM COL/WAUPAIR OR IN-LAW SUITE POSS.LARGE MASTER BR SUITE FAM ROOM W/CATHEDRAL CEILINGS WALKUP ATTICK ON SAFE CUL DE SAC STEPS FROM ACRES OF CONSERVATION LAND WITH WALKING TRAILS
Public Records
Mar 1, 1973
Sold
$16,500
$4/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,094 (+5.7%)
$893,000 + $983,000
$1,876,000
2025
$21,855 (+7.0%)
$851,000 + $936,000
$1,787,000
2024
$20,421 (+6.1%)
$902,000 + $765,000
$1,667,000
2023
$19,240 (+1.8%)
$821,000 + $659,000
$1,480,000
2022
$18,892 (+1.5%)
$747,000 + $622,000
$1,369,000
2021
$18,606 (+6.8%)
$681,000 + $612,000
$1,293,000
2020
$17,422 (+3.3%)
$681,000 + $559,000
$1,240,000
2019
$16,873 (+4.1%)
$649,000 + $546,000
$1,195,000
2018
$16,216 (−5.0%)
$618,000 + $516,000
$1,134,000
2017
$17,069 (+3.4%)
$605,000 + $573,000
$1,178,000
2016
$16,513 (+27.8%)
$550,000 + $581,000
$1,131,000
2014
$12,920 (+1.4%)
$373,000 + $460,000
$833,000
2013
$12,738 (+4.3%)
$373,000 + $465,000
$838,000
2012
$12,216 (+2.5%)
$352,000 + $464,000
$816,000
2011
$11,923 (+3.3%)
$335,000 + $493,000
$828,000
2010
$11,545 (+4.0%)
$335,000 + $498,000
$833,000
2009
$11,102
$352,000 + $504,000
$856,000
Tax history for 17 Bates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,094 (+5.7%)
$893,000 + $983,000
$1,876,000
2025
$21,855 (+7.0%)
$851,000 + $936,000
$1,787,000
2024
$20,421 (+6.1%)
$902,000 + $765,000
$1,667,000
2023
$19,240 (+1.8%)
$821,000 + $659,000
$1,480,000
2022
$18,892 (+1.5%)
$747,000 + $622,000
$1,369,000
2021
$18,606 (+6.8%)
$681,000 + $612,000
$1,293,000
2020
$17,422 (+3.3%)
$681,000 + $559,000
$1,240,000
2019
$16,873 (+4.1%)
$649,000 + $546,000
$1,195,000
2018
$16,216 (−5.0%)
$618,000 + $516,000
$1,134,000
2017
$17,069 (+3.4%)
$605,000 + $573,000
$1,178,000
2016
$16,513 (+27.8%)
$550,000 + $581,000
$1,131,000
2014
$12,920 (+1.4%)
$373,000 + $460,000
$833,000
2013
$12,738 (+4.3%)
$373,000 + $465,000
$838,000
2012
$12,216 (+2.5%)
$352,000 + $464,000
$816,000
2011
$11,923 (+3.3%)
$335,000 + $493,000
$828,000
2010
$11,545 (+4.0%)
$335,000 + $498,000
$833,000
2009
$11,102
$352,000 + $504,000
$856,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.94 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,500
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2755607S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet Bar, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Office, Media Room, Play Room, Study, Bathroom, Central Vacuum, Walk-Up Attic, Wired for Sound
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Wood Street to Bates Road
UnparsedAddress: 17 Bates Road, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,500
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2755607S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Kitchen Flat Screen Tv And Mount Are Excluded
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Places
Transit
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
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